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Balaguer and the Dominican Military

Presidential Control of the Factional Officer Corps in the 1960s and 1970s

By: Brian J. Bosch

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Balaguer and the Dominican Military

Presidential Control of the Factional Officer Corps in the 1960s and 1970s

By: Brian J. Bosch

Following the 1961 assassination of dictator Rafael Trujillo, the Dominican Republic descended into a period of national turmoil and political instability, culminating in 1965 when a catastrophic civil war engulfed the capital city of Santo Domingo. The intervention of foreign troops, particularly U.S. troops, played a critical role in the multinational effort to allow presidential elections to take place in June 1966. The result was the installation of Joaquin Balaguer in the presidency. Subsequently, this skillful civilian leader defeated both a right wing coup and a Cuban-based guerrilla expedition, and successfully gained control of the chaotic Dominican officer corps by the mid-1970s. In this comprehensive study of the Dominican Republic's Balaguer era, the author draws upon declassified U.S. State Department and military documents and his own experiences as an army attache in the U.S. Embassy, Santo Domingo, during the early 1970s. The result is a unique, inside look at Balaguer's presidency, his skillful manipulation of rival officers and cliques, and American involvement in the political history of the Dominican Republic.

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McFarland

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0786480262

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You Will Be My Witnesses

Theology for God's Church Serving in God's Mission

By: Brian A. DeVries

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You Will Be My Witnesses

Theology for God's Church Serving in God's Mission

By: Brian A. DeVries

A Theological Introduction to the Witness of the Church within the Mission of God Mission is God's work. God spoke the first promise of gospel hope, sent his Son into this fallen world, and commissioned his Spirit to empower his church for witness. Until the day Christ returns, God has called his people to participate in his mission through evangelism, apologetics, church planting, cultural engagement, gospel suffering, and many other activities that faithfully communicate gospel hope in Christ. This practical introduction provides a biblical framework for understanding the church's role in God's mission. It reviews the biblical story of God's mission, draws insights from the church's witness since Pentecost, and studies aspects of contemporary Christian witness. Each chapter ends with study questions to encourage further reflection and discussion by church members and ministry leaders. Readers will gain refreshing insights into how they can participate in faithfully bearing witness to Christ through the church's work in the world today. Confessional and Contemporary: Precisely defines the biblical aspects of God's mission and Christian witness, built upon time-tested theology, yet freshly applied for witness in the post-Christendom world Accessible: Written for church members, college and seminary students, ministry workers, and church leaders who are committed to creating a community that bears witness to Christ in an unchurched society Practical and Motivational: Clear and crisp writing style, enhanced by many helpful figures and charts, and infused with a gospel passion to declare God's glory among the nations Spurs Discussion: Thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapter to encourage further reflection and faithful action

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361

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Crossway

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1433591405

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9781433591402

Christian Missions and the Enlightenment

By: Brian Stanley

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Christian Missions and the Enlightenment

By: Brian Stanley

Addresses the nature of the influence of the European Enlightenment on the beliefs and practice of the Protestant missionaries who went to Asia and Africa from the mid-eighteenth century onwards, particularly British missions and the formative role of the Scottish Enlightenment on their thinking.

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259

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Routledge

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1136865543

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9781136865541

Situational Method Engineering

By: Brian Henderson-Sellers,Jolita Ralyté,Pär J. Ågerfalk,Matti Rossi

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Situational Method Engineering

By: Brian Henderson-Sellers,Jolita Ralyté,Pär J. Ågerfalk,Matti Rossi

While previously available methodologies for software – like those published in the early days of object technology – claimed to be appropriate for every conceivable project, situational method engineering (SME) acknowledges that most projects typically have individual characteristics and situations. Thus, finding the most effective methodology for a particular project needs specific tailoring to that situation. Such a tailored software development methodology needs to take into account all the bits and pieces needed for an organization to develop software, including the software process, the input and output work products, the people involved, the languages used to describe requirements, design, code, and eventually also measures of success or failure. The authors have structured the book into three parts. Part I deals with all the basic concepts, terminology and overall ideas underpinning situational method engineering. As a summary of this part, they present a formal meta-model that enables readers to create their own quality methods and supporting tools. In Part II, they explain how to implement SME in practice, i.e., how to find method components and put them together and how to evaluate the resulting method. For illustration, they also include several industry case studies of customized or constructed processes, highlighting the impact that high-quality engineered methods can have on the success of an industrial software development. Finally, Part III summarizes some of the more recent and forward-looking ideas. This book presents the first summary of the state of the art for SME. For academics, it provides a comprehensive conceptual framework and discusses new research areas. For lecturers, thanks to its step-by-step explanations from basics to the customization and quality assessment of constructed methods, it serves as a solid basis for comprehensive courses on the topic. For industry methodologists, it offers a reference guide on features and technologies to consider when developing in-house software development methods or customising and adopting off-the-shelf ones.

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Springer

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3642414672

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On the Mathematics of Modelling, Metamodelling, Ontologies and Modelling Languages

By: Brian Henderson-Sellers

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On the Mathematics of Modelling, Metamodelling, Ontologies and Modelling Languages

By: Brian Henderson-Sellers

Computing as a discipline is maturing rapidly. However, with maturity often comes a plethora of subdisciplines, which, as time progresses, can become isolationist. The subdisciplines of modelling, metamodelling, ontologies and modelling languages within software engineering e.g. have, to some degree, evolved separately and without any underpinning formalisms. Introducing set theory as a consistent underlying formalism, Brian Henderson-Sellers shows how a coherent framework can be developed that clearly links these four, previously separate, areas of software engineering. In particular, he shows how the incorporation of a foundational ontology can be beneficial in resolving a number of controversial issues in conceptual modelling, especially with regard to the perceived differences between linguistic metamodelling and ontological metamodelling. An explicit consideration of domain-specific modelling languages is also included in his mathematical analysis of models, metamodels, ontologies and modelling languages. This encompassing and detailed presentation of the state-of-the-art in modelling approaches mainly aims at researchers in academia and industry. They will find the principled discussion of the various subdisciplines extremely useful, and they may exploit the unifying approach as a starting point for future research.

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111

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642298257

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Be Still

A Simple Guide to Quiet Times

By: Brian Heasley

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Be Still

A Simple Guide to Quiet Times

By: Brian Heasley

Are you looking for fresh ways to walk with, talk with, and listen to God? "Be still and know that I am God" is an invitation that has echoed throughout history. But how do we apply it to our daily lives? The reality is this: We don't need to be static for our hearts to be still. In the midst of a full, busy life, we can spend quiet time with God. Be Still is a prayer book for anyone looking to set aside intentional time with God and revitalize the way they pray. Brian Heasley shares what he has learned from his thirty-year prayer habit so that you can explore various ways to pray, including Scripture memorization, prayer running, or simply being more alert to God's work and his beauty everywhere. Consider how to develop a regular quiet time. Make space to let God's heart touch your heart. Learn to reflect with awe, reverence, and wonder. Unpack key topics with the option of group discussion. Grow and deepen your daily relationship with God. Cultivate a deeper desire to meet with God and to share his love with others. Packed full of ideas for different ways to pray and tips and advice for how to build prayer practices into everyday life, Be Still will change the way you think about prayer and devotion and equip you with all the tools you need to deepen your relationship with God. An excellent small group or mentoring tool as well as a resource for youth leaders and new believers. Companion guide to 24-7 Prayer's Be Still prayer course.

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NavPress

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1641587407

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Balaguer and the Dominican Military

Presidential Control of the Factional Officer Corps in the 1960s and 1970s

By: Brian J. Bosch

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Presidential Control of the Factional Officer Corps in the 1960s and 1970s

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Balaguer and the Dominican Military

Balaguer and the Dominican Military

You Will Be My Witnesses

You Will Be My Witnesses

Christian Missions and the Enlightenment

Christian Missions and the Enlightenment

Situational Method Engineering

Situational Method Engineering

On the Mathematics of Modelling, Metamodelling, Ontologies and Modelling Languages

On the Mathematics of Modelling, Metamodelling, Ontologies and Modelling Languages

Be Still

Be Still

Balaguer and the Dominican Military

Balaguer and the Dominican Military

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